Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bennetts End Community Centre, Leys Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9LZ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ← Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End News Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Chambersbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chambersbury Primary School Breakfast club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cart and Candies Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| 1 Ashley Close Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cineworld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar
What is Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 21 December 2023.
Is Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar last inspected?
Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar was last inspected on 21 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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